Happy Monday! I hope you are finding some bits of peace and relaxation during this exciting and busy time of year. I wanted to share one more Christmas activity with you before signing off for a few days to enjoy all our family activities.
Tonight, we’ll be reading The Polar Express
. To be honest, my girls have not really been interested in this story in past years, but I think this year they will love it. In the morning, they will find this little tin on the front porch:
. To be honest, my girls have not really been interested in this story in past years, but I think this year they will love it. In the morning, they will find this little tin on the front porch:
I will leave it outside all night, so it can get very cold — just like you would expect from a North Pole delivery. (Another option is to put it in your freezer all night…)
Inside, the girls will find:
Two very cold and shiny jingle bell necklaces. The fanciest thing I had at home to string them on was some silver embroidery floss.
There’s even a special label on the bottom:
I have had this tin forever, waiting for something to do with it. You could also wrap them in a small box, a paper lunch bag, etc. Leave the bells on the front porch, in your mailbox, on your child’s pillow, etc. Have fun!
Back again soon — Merry Christmas! 
Amy
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Very cute and sweet idea! My little girl loves bling of any kind – something meaningful like this would be even more fun!
That is sooooo sweet! I love it!
Oh my, what a splendid idea. I have to save this idea for next year.
Merry Christmas!
The primary teacher at the school I work for does this every year for her 22 students! It is such a sweet, magical moment when they discover the bells! Thanks for sharing this idea and ALL your amazing ideas! I love your blog.
PEACE
Jennifer
oooh, my. sweetest thing *ever*.
That is so lovely! Santa left both our boys bells as well this year, though they were on the table by the empty cookie plate. I like the idea of putting it outside to cool it down.. Both my boys LOVE the Polar Express…even when it isn’t Christmas!